Birds & Birding

Want to inspire youngsters to appreciate birds? The BLUES books are the ticket. As one major reviewer said, it's "a lighthearted romp with solid information on birds and bird-watching that could inspire future ornithologists."

This is the second in a series designed to inspire youngsters to appreciate birds. In this episode, the BLUES follow in the footsteps of the great birder, Roger Tory Peterson, and discover birds along all of North America's coasts, from Newfoundland to Alaska.

Every kind of bird has their very own kind of sound! Cheerful sounds,mournful sounds, sweet sounds, weird sounds. You can tell who they are without even opening your eyes. And what fun to sing along! John Himmelman knows those sounds well and loves to share his enthusiasm for birds. He explains how to call birds by "pishing," gives tips on how to attract birds by feeding them, how to make your list of birds, and more. John is the creator of "The Big Sit!"—an event in which participants all over the planet choose one spot, a 17-foot circle, to count all the birds they see and hear in 24 hours.

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Become a bird detective, discovering clues about where a bird lives, how it moves, and what it eats by looking at its feet. Laurie Angus' bright, bold illustrations and simple text invite children to guess what birds will be revealed on successive pages.

An owl swoops down to lay her egg in a coal yard - a dangerous spot for a fragile egg! Rescued by Walter, a bird expert with a big heart and warm shirt pocket, the egg miraculously hatches and is aptly named Coal.

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A little bird, a big sky, and the first time out of the nest! A robin’s first flight is a gentle reminder about what we can accomplish if we just keep trying.